Startup Growth Technology Development — Stepping Stone / Leap
Funds Startup Growth Technology Development Stepping Stone, seed-to-growth grants for early-stage Korean startups from prototype to commercialization.
Startup Growth Technology Development — branded Stepping Stone (디딤돌) for first steps and Leap (도약) for commercialization — is TIPA's flagship early-stage R&D grant program. It supports Korean startups from initial prototyping through market-entry commercialization, with separate tracks for women-led founders and regional offices. Applications are submitted through the SMTECH portal. Rounds run multiple times per year; the first 2026 round closed Jan 6–23. Award sizes and page limits are published per-round in the official announcement notice on SMTECH — check the portal before applying.
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.